Flyers draft prospects analyzed ahead of NHL Draft on June 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
With the 21st overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft on June 26, the Philadelphia Flyers are exploring various scouting averages and draft targets. Consensus rankings from experts indicate specific players that might remain available at that position. While top prospects like Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are considered out of reach, the Flyers have viable options such as Malte Gustafsson and Nikita Klepov, ranked 19th and 20th respectively. Analysts suggest that selecting the best available player may be a prudent strategy even if it does not directly address position needs.
- •Flyers hold the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are too high for the Flyers to target.
- •Malte Gustafsson and Nikita Klepov are potential targets.
- •Consensus rankings highlight a mix of needs and available talent.
- •Choosing the best available player is likely the Flyers' strategy.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Flyers Draft Targets: Scouting Averages, Who Is In Range & Who Is Out of Reach
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